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youtube-video-digest

Extract YouTube video transcripts and generate structured markdown summaries.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#youtube#transcription#content analysis#information extraction#video summarization
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/memoryporter --skill youtube-video-digest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: youtube-video-digest
Source: https://github.com/robwestz/memoryporter/tree/main/knowledge/meta-skills/youtube-video-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robwestz/memoryporter --skill youtube-video-digest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires yt-dlp, youtube-transcript-api, openai-whisper, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to quickly digest YouTube video content by summarizing, extracting key points, and creating structured notes without downloading the video or using an API key.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Summarization: Provide a concise summary of the video's main points.
  • Key Points Extraction: Identify and list the key points discussed in the video.
  • Transcription: Generate a detailed transcript of the video's content.
  • Use Case: Suppose you have a long video tutorial. Use this Skill to get a summary, key points, and a transcript, allowing you to quickly understand the content without watching the entire video.

Quick Start

Use the youtube-video-digest skill to summarize the video at this URL: [INSERT_YOUTUBE_VIDEO_URL].

Frequently Asked Questions about youtube-video-digest

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video without downloading the entire file?▼

You can summarize a YouTube video without downloading it by using tools that extract metadata and transcripts via yt-dlp, then generating structured markdown summaries and key points from the text.

Can I extract a transcript from a YouTube video locally?▼

Yes, you can extract transcripts locally using the youtube-transcript-api for available subtitles, or fallback to openai-whisper for transcription when native captions are missing.

Do I need an API key to generate key points from YouTube content?▼

No API key is required to generate key points from YouTube content. The process relies on local extraction and transcription tools to classify and segment video information into notes.

What's the best way to get structured notes from long-form YouTube tutorials?▼

The best way to get structured notes from long-form YouTube tutorials is to use a video summarization tool that segments content and outputs structured markdown, capturing concise insights without watching the entire video.

Does this approach require Python and yt-dlp to extract video insights?▼

Yes, extracting video insights and summaries through this method requires Python and yt-dlp to fetch video metadata and handle transcript extraction for content analysis.

How does video summarization handle missing transcripts on YouTube?▼

Video summarization handles missing transcripts by falling back to openai-whisper, which generates a detailed transcript from the video's audio before extracting key points and summaries.

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